Heatherstone Elem

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427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heatherstone Elementary is a public school located in Olathe, Kansas, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Olathe Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity while maintaining a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Heatherstone offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage student engagement and social-emotional growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Heatherstone Elementary strives to prepare its students to become responsible, successful, and lifelong learners in an ever-evolving world.

427

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heatherstone Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	62
Black	40
Asian	17
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
281 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (14.5 %)
Black
40 (9.4 %)
Two or More
26 (6.1 %)
Asian
17 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7480
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/heatherstone/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 55